SWM SM 500 R 2020 vs. KTM 690 SMC R 2019

The SWM SM 500 R 2020 and the KTM 690 SMC R 2019 are both supermoto motorcycles with single-cylinder engines. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the KTM 690 SMC R 2019 has a significant advantage with 75 horsepower, compared to the SWM SM 500 R 2020's 34 horsepower. The KTM also has higher torque at 73.5 Nm, while the SWM has 35 Nm. The KTM's larger displacement of 690ccm also contributes to its higher performance.

Both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front suspension, with the SWM using Kayaba forks and the KTM using WP forks. The SWM has a slightly longer front suspension travel at 250mm, compared to the KTM's 215mm. In the rear suspension, both bikes have swing arms with monoshock absorbers. The SWM has a slightly longer rear suspension travel at 290mm, compared to the KTM's 240mm.

SWM SM 500 R 2020

In terms of braking, both bikes have single disk brakes in the front, with the SWM using Brembo brakes and the KTM also using Brembo brakes. The KTM has a slightly smaller front brake diameter at 300mm, compared to the SWM's 320mm.

In terms of assistance systems, both bikes have ABS. However, the KTM 690 SMC R 2019 also has additional advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes and ride by wire, which the SWM SM 500 R 2020 lacks.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have 17-inch wheels. The SWM has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 150mm, while the KTM has a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 160mm. The wheelbase of the SWM is slightly shorter at 1465mm, compared to the KTM's 1470mm. The seat height of the SWM is higher at 920mm, compared to the KTM's 890mm.

KTM 690 SMC R 2019

In terms of strengths, the SWM SM 500 R 2020 is praised for being easy to ride, having very good handling, and being very comfortable for a supermoto. On the other hand, the KTM 690 SMC R 2019 is praised for its powerful single-cylinder engine, playful handling, and being a pure fun machine. It also has a high-quality electronics package, including a quickshifter as standard, and is considered a real statement at bikertreffen.

In terms of weaknesses, the SWM SM 500 R 2020 is criticized for being a bit heavy for a single-cylinder at 140kg and having ABS that regulates very early on. The KTM 690 SMC R 2019 is only conditionally suitable for long-distance travel and has a spartanic speedometer unit.

Overall, the KTM 690 SMC R 2019 offers higher performance and more advanced features compared to the SWM SM 500 R 2020. However, the SWM is praised for its ease of use and comfort.